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"Never place a period where God has placed a comma." Gracie Allen

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”–e.e. cummings

Don't let the noise of the world keep you from hearing the voice of the Lord.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Kitchen Grows Up

It was hard, but I took down all of my gingerbread kids and hearts from the cabinet doors and around the window above the sink. My kitchen wanted a change. It looks rather stark to me. I didn't give them away--maybe later some will find new homes.

Annie Sloan was calling from all around the country. She wanted to come to my house so I went on a day trip and picked her up. There are not many places in Colorado to find her, but I did-- in Parker! In years past, many moons ago, during my college days I had a friend that grew up there. It seemed ever so far away then. But, with a stop in Denver to see my sweeties, I continued on down to Leetsdale Drive, which turns into Parker Road, drove on past Tagawa Gardens and soon arrived in Parker. Found Main Street and turned east and found a sweet shop filled with all sorts of goodies. Simpler Times Designs, where I found Annie, has a booth area in Mainstreet Marketplace.

Removed the handles, but not the doors. I'm in a bit of a rush as I seem to get this painting bug right before school begins (early in August). It's happened before, so I took the short cut. I was assured this paint will stick to anything , including hinges! The doors above have only one coat. I did two.

These doors were lightly distressed and I put up a handle as it looked before cleaning and one after. The one on the left has 31 years of fingerprints. I soaked them in ammonia and hot water twice and then scrubbed them with a stiff brush, steel wool, and Dawn. That long oval shape had some sort of brown paint on it and it came off so it looks much better to me. I kept them for two reasons: 1. Cost to replace and 2. I didn't want to have to drill new holes.

More doors need another coat of paint. Then they'll need waxing and/or a polycrylic sealer. Right now I'm only planning to do the uppers. Tomorrow I'll remove more handles, clean them, scrub the cupboards by the stove, and try to move the refrigerator so I can reach those cabinets. I sure do miss my painter man. He always did this kind of stuff for me.

I didn't know you were taking on such a big project. It is going to look wonderful - we painted our cupboards white several years ago, and I've never regretted it. It really lightens everything up! Get your kids to come help you. Mike is coming down this weekend to help Bob replace some fencing. Sally

I admire you doing your cabinets! I have been wanting to do mine for a couple of years, but kinda scared to get started. I go back to school August 7, what about you?

I also wanted to ask you if you had ever been to the Paris Street Market in Littleton. My daughter lived in Denver for 3 years, and we loved going there. Here is the link to it. It sure is worth going to, but crowded. http://www.aparisstreetmarket.com/dir.php

From Mo ♥

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About Me

After more years than I care to admit, I'm now a retired teacher. I'm a Colorado native, love to play the hand bells at church, will always choose reading over cleaning, and I dearly love my family. In the spring and summer I love to get out in my flower gardens and play in the dirt!